Support Ronald McDonald House Charities ® of Western Washington & Alaska
Wells Fargo and Seafair are proud to join with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska as the charitable partner of the 2008 Wells Fargo Torchlight Run.
A portion of each Torchlight Run registration will go directly to Ronald McDonald House Charities. Participants are also encouraged to raise money as an individual or invite friends, family, co-workers and more to be part of a Torchlight Team that fundraises as a group!
The top fundraiser will receive two roundtrip Southwest Airlines tickets to any scheduled destination. Two runner up fundraisers will each receive four (4) one-day tickets to the Chevrolet Cup and KeyBank Air Show at Seafair, August 1-3, 2008.
More Than a Place to Stay…
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Western Washington & Alaska owns and operates the Seattle Ronald McDonald House, which provides a caring “home-away-from-home” for families of seriously ill children who are receiving treatment at nearby Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center.
 Our Families
Families who stay at the Seattle Ronald McDonald House live at least 60 miles away from Children’s Hospital. Most families come from Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. Our goal is to keep families together during this difficult time and we often see patients, parents, siblings and extended family staying at the House. Stays often extend from several months to more than a year.
The House
Our House is an anchor for families, often for many months. It offers:
- An individual room with a private bath
- An immediate support system of other families staying at the House, dedicated staff members
and community volunteers
- A communal kitchen, dining facilities, pantry and laundry room.
- Close proximity to Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center
- House activities including meals, movies, arts and crafts and local outings
Your Support Matters
In 2007 the Seattle Ronald McDonald House provided 24,531 nights of housing to 1,185 families.. While the cost per night to house a family is $80, the suggested payment is just $20 per night. Most families are struggling financially and more than half qualify for Medicaid. Your support is vital as it allows us to accept all families, regardless of their ability to pay.
To learn more about RMHC and support the families staying at the House, go to www.rmhcseattle.org.
“The Ronald McDonald House allows us to get Shayla the best medical care with less stress and more support and we are grateful for it."
-Shayla’s mom and one year House resident
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